About William Holden
Lived 1883 – 1949 (aged 66). William Holden was a New Zealand cricketer.
William James Holden (20 July 1883 – 2 August 1949) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played four first-class matches for Otago during the 1917–18 and 1918–19 seasons.
Holden was born at Dunedin in 1883 and worked as a salesman. He played club cricket in both Dunedin and Christchurch. One of his sons, Allen Holden, also played first-class cricket for Otago, Holden died at Invercargill in 1949. He was aged 66.
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Who was William Holden?
cricketer (1883-1949)
When was William Holden born?
William Holden was born on 20 July 1883 in Dunedin.
When did William Holden die?
William Holden died on 2 August 1949 in Invercargill.
What was William Holden's occupation?
William Holden was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Holden?
William Holden was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Holden (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Holden. https://biography.guide/william-holden-cricketer/
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